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100% agree Tom. ESPN was almost unwatchable with multiple fired "coaches" second guessing last 20 seconds. Dickie V of all people was the voice of reason. His comments were stop talking about what Wisconsin did or didn't do and given credit to the Kentucky player who hit a ~25 foot shot with the game on the line.

The mistake was to allow a three point shot at all - press defense had to be applied. If Harrison drives to the basket all Gasser needs to do is hold him up and put him on the line. Worst case, he makes both free throws and you still get the last shot. Best case, he only makes one and you get fouled after the rebound. No way you let anyone on KY take a three pointer in that possession.

The chances he makes that shot ar less than 30%, being generous. Assuming the Badgers get the rebound (they most likely would have), allowing a long, contested 3 is the right play. If they go into OT vs Kentucky their odds are dimished to less than a coin flip. I make him hit that 3 all day, every day. He did and all you cna do is tip your hat.

In the final 16.4 seconds Kentucky hit 1 difficult 25 footer and Jackson missed 1 uncontested 15 footer (a free throw) and 1 lightly contested 15 foot jumper that acually hit backboard first, he was not trying to bank that shot, i cannot believe people are not talking about how off Jackson's last shot was, it was so off it almost banked in

If Jackson makes all 3 free throws (and I'm not putting the blame for defeat on his shoulders) the defense sets up to defend the 3-point up exclusively and in all probability we aren't here talking about Harrison's shot.

But that's basketball. I'm already looking to next year with everyone back expect Brust plus more expected from Vitto Brown and the additions of Ethan Happ and a few young guards coming off redshirt seasons.

Hind sight is 20-20. Knowing that he hit a deep three the week before and that the only thing that would really kill us at that point was a 3, he should have been up on him a bit tighter. However, it really was a pretty good contest. I find that the much more interesting thing is where this leaves us in the conversation for better talent in days ahead. We are no longer known as the walk it up the floor team; we can score. We now have 2 scholarships to give out that we didn't have a few months ago from Marshall and Andersen. It will be fascinating to see if they will use these this spring on a wing player or a "5" or give a one year to one of their walk-ons. Will they be able to find a guy who fit their profile at this point in the recruiting process? It will be interesting to see how it plays out.By the way, wasn't it just amazing that we were playing in the Final Four and North Carolina, Duke, Kansas, Cuse, UCLA and others were not close. My how things have changed.

Allowing them to roll the ball uncontested to half court instead of applying some on ball pressure in the back court was a mistake. The pressure at that point was all on Kentucky. Using up precious seconds getting the ball over half court might have just been enough to get their shooter out of his comfort zone. I know Ryan wanted to make sure they packed inside and prevented a layup, but they could have still done that.

Keep in mind Kentucky did not call a time out. The defense got back so as not to give up an easy basket. After they rolled it, Jackson ran up. The player picked up the ball with 3/4 of the court to go. Yeah, I would have preferred to take off another 2 seconds -- but we would all be screaming if the defense didn't get set and they gave up a basket in transition.

normally id be all about "the guy hit an unbelievable shot" & tip my cap. but when the same guy has hit that same shot in pretty much the same situation the two previous games..... there's no way he's hitting it a third time without dribbling first or something. im obviously no coach, but when a three beats me..... im chasing guys off of threes. not necessarily saying gasser made a "mistake".... but wouldve liked to see him a lot closer to harrison instead of letting him measure the shot w/ his feet set before a late contest.

Severe over-analyzing of one play, IMO. It's unfair to the Badgers, who played a GREAT game. When the game is decided by 1-2 points, the last play is always put under severe scrutiny, when one can pick out several crucial plays throughout the game.

Score more points (or play better defense), and that last play will never matter.

normally id be all about "the guy hit an unbelievable shot" & tip my cap. but when the same guy has hit that same shot in pretty much the same situation the two previous games..... there's no way he's hitting it a third time without dribbling first or something. im obviously no coach, but when a three beats me..... im chasing guys off of threes. not necessarily saying gasser made a "mistake".... but wouldve liked to see him a lot closer to harrison instead of letting him measure the shot w/ his feet set before a late contest.

Given how the game had gone and being up by 2, Badgers were playing to avoid a drive in the paint and from where the guy shot, Gasser played like he should have. No fault, just a great shot. It happens.

i guess if i was coaching.... he didnt play it like i wouldve asked him to. a three beats you.... you guard against what beats you first. at least thats my take. if they drive around you & score, you go to OT. if they hit a 3 you go home.

I agree 100% with your comment. Park your butt on the three point line, and if he drives on you if he scores a duce so what it is a tie, and your still playing. It was though a wonderful run for the Badgers.